I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 336, Li Xuan, are you serious?! You really want to challenge the seventh generation leader!
at this time.

Lu Chuan walked out of the teahouse with a face full of anger.
At the same time, I also received a phone call.

Jiang Wen's phone call.

Although Lu Chuan's inner arrogance had made him less fond of Jiang Wen, the principle of 'respecting teachers and valuing the Way' still held a superficial place in his heart.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

"Li Xuan isn't the type to provoke people. Don't let this pointless provocation affect your mindset."

"Yes, I understand."

Lu Chuan wasn't stupid. Li Xuan was busy filming "New Three Kingdoms" and definitely wouldn't have time to do this kind of thing. He could understand this with a little inquiry and thought.

But he readily agreed to this 'provocation'.
This is unavoidable.

It falls under the category of 'new and old grudges'.

Those people don't want me to climb up, so why should I let others be my stepping stones?

It should be others who become my stepping stones. As a "chosen one," I should be climbing over those people to get to the top. It is our responsibility to climb over those who are considered excellent by others.

Let those so-called talented people become our nourishment.
Then, they climb to the top by stepping on people who are even higher up.

Consider Li Xuan as a way for me to "make an example of someone."

Jiang Wen on the other end also fell silent. Since Lu Chuan said so, then it was his own choice.

"Um"

"teacher,"

"Ok?"

"Never mind. It's nothing."

Lu Chuan originally wanted to ask a question.

If you had to choose between me and Li Xuan, who would you prefer?
But he stopped worrying about it. When his teacher became someone he was to surpass, why bother worrying about his teacher's opinion?

"You're done? I have a question. Aren't your films about Nanjing? How come the Japanese are here to promote your work?"

"Because I'm going to Tokyo to win an award for this film."

"what?"

"A film about Nanjing won an award in Tokyo? When did the Japanese become so progressive?"

"I just don't believe it."

At this point, Han Ping gave a concise answer to the question.

He simply couldn't believe that a genuine Nanjing-themed film could win an award from the Japanese.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

“That makes me a little interested in watching it.” At this point, Jiang Wen joked, “I guess if his Nanjing story is going to win an award in Tokyo, he’ll have to portray the Japanese as heroes.”

"For example, being forced to start a war or something."

"So what? Movies can change a lot of things. For example, don't the younger generation think that the Stars and Stripes is the savior of World War II?"

That's what movies are all about.

Works that incorporate elements of thought, economics, and politics.

Its significance is absolutely extraordinary.

If you don't occupy the high ground of faith and culture, you will only be occupied instead.

This is a cruel reality and a harsh truth.

Even if Lu Chuan is so arrogant, if he can really capture the feeling of Nanjing in the film, then it wouldn't be a bad thing.

Moreover, Lu Chuan has the ability to do so.

He still thought highly of Lu Chuan.

Although he is a bit arrogant, a bit conceited, and a bit young, he is undoubtedly the leader of the 7th generation of directors.

The film "Kekexili" has made many veteran directors a little uneasy.

We need to use some underhanded tactics to provoke him.

Han Ping disliked this very much.

A free market is meant to allow you to choose the best, not for the bad to drive out the good.

This defeats the purpose of freedom.

This matter, however, made Han Ping somewhat worried.

Jiang Wen could only offer a vague answer to this question.

This was bound to happen sooner or later.

When you're in this position, you'll never think about coming down.

Perhaps one day in the future, I too will be misled, addicted to, and fearful of this feeling of being blinded by greed.

They might really be unable to resist resorting to unfair means.

"What would you have done then?" Han Ping asked curiously.

Jiang Wen grinned.

Let's look at the good coins I'm optimistic about.

Will they finally be able to expel this rotten piece of bad money?

Just as the two were chatting.

A phone call was made to Han Ping.

A phone call from Li Xuan.

After listening to the phone call, Han Ping made a strange expression.

"What's up with Xiao Li calling you?"

He said he wanted to make a movie.

"What? They want to get investment from you?"

"No, he's asking me to handle things like censorship. He wants to make a movie called Nanjing."

Jiang Wen was stunned.

Films set in Nanjing.

You're doing this too? This is the second film Lu Chuan made after his representative work, which also features the same theme.

Does that mean that the criticisms being made in public opinion are not unfounded?
This is Li Xuan.

He intends to challenge the seventh-generation leader.

We must take his position.

At this time, Li Xuan reported to China Film Group.

I also want to make a film about Nanjing.

And at this time.

"I wonder what the media will say about my arrogance after they hear this news?"

"But it will definitely be headline news because everyone will fan the flames and attack it."

Although Wang Fengsheng specifically mentioned the encirclement and suppression, he did not say that the target of the encirclement and suppression was Li Xuan, in this turmoil.

Li Xuan might really have just been a side effect.

Lu Chuan, who was showing off his talent, was the main target of this round of attacks.

Lu Chuantai is very talented.

His talent impressed some of the previous generation of directors.

I felt scared.

They decided to use this less-than-honorable method to deal with this sharp-tongued seventh-generation director.

"Perhaps this time, they'll unexpectedly make you a [friendly] person, but in essence, they're still the same people who just want to use you."

"I never expected them to be fighting against themselves."

"Nothing to say."

This statement actually confirms one of Li Xuan's ideas.

When the older generation stops striving for progress and looks back, it's a sign that they're trying to prevent newcomers from surpassing them.

When talent runs out but you still want to maintain your current position, you need to resort to some underhanded tactics.

At that time, I didn't care whether you were in my circle or not, I didn't care whether you were my friend or not.

At that time, you would only be my rival. That would threaten my position.

That is the enemy.

but.

Not all struggles are so "vicious".

In the upcoming release schedule, my film "The Long Season" will clash with "Lurking".

Similarly, some people are making a fuss about this matter, after all, there were some minor conflicts regarding the female lead, Gao Yuanyuan, and Li Xuan was invited to participate in "Lurking" at the time, but he declined.

However, the director himself responded quite openly and honestly.

If everyone's works are excellent and contribute to the Chinese-speaking world, wouldn't that be a good thing?

Everyone is good enough, so why should I feel resentful?

Such remarks are boring for the news media.

If everyone in the entertainment industry is like you, where are we supposed to find news?

"You're making those guys really hate you. Actually, from a publicity perspective, creating some conflict isn't necessarily a bad thing; at least in terms of generating buzz, it's definitely not a bad thing."

At this time, Liu Guanglong, the director of "Plot Against", also brought out his own detective suspense drama, called "Blood Mist".

However, he had no intention of challenging "Lurking" in terms of directing; Jiang Wei was far superior to him.

Both in terms of personal ability and resume.

A person who focuses on one path.

They will always have an advantage over those who are indecisive.

of course.

This applies only to the natural talents of ordinary people.

In Liu Guanglong's words, this generation is the only one that gives him this feeling.

In terms of natural talent, she surpasses even her junior classmates.

Li Xuan.

Public opinion can ferment.

The public opinion surrounding the film "Buried" is certainly not unknown to those in the television drama industry.

The box office performance was ten times higher than expected.

They directly overshadowed all the veteran competitors during that time slot.

This is powerful.

It is something that cannot be ignored.

To achieve such outstanding results in a medium like film that requires direct payment is remarkable.

“He is indeed very outstanding, so I am also looking forward to him as my... well, competitor in the same period.” Jiang Wei paused for a moment and then said, “As for the news media, when they pay too much attention, it is easy for you to overlook the essence of the work, and it is easy for you to overlook the essence of art.”

Jiang Wei is more focused on the work itself. As for media operations, he has always felt that they are a double-edged sword, these guys who can help you spread your fame.

Maybe they can help you at this time.

But if you lose.

They will resolutely oppose you with the same strength they once had in supporting you, using your corpse as nourishment for themselves—that's how utterly absurd they are.

The more you exploit them, the more they will poison you.

A backlash is inevitable.

After all, nothing lasts forever, and Jiang Wei himself didn't know how long his talent could last, so he wouldn't do something so dishonorable.
Jiang Wei's mindset impressed Liu Guanglong.

"Actually, I'm very curious about how you would feel if you knew that there was such a young junior who started to surpass you."

Liu Guanglong was very curious about this.

"And what is your mindset?" Jiang Wei countered.

"I do not know."

In fact, Liu Guanglong is a very complicated person.

Because Li Xuan's path was quite similar to his.

Actors who excel can become directors.

He started as an actor and then transitioned to being a director.

Even their trajectories are so similar.

The difference is.

Li Xuan is very young, extremely young!

So young, yet a generation behind!
Yet they share the same level of fame and have achieved even greater success!
Especially in the film sector, they even sold the rights to foreign films.

Although it's not a lot of money, it's definitely explosive news.

Overseas copyrights and overseas markets—things that many people crave but cannot obtain—were achieved in his very first film as a director.

In a sense.

He achieved a semi-international status through his talent.

Only in this way can it be achieved.

To say that he felt no jealousy at such a young age would be hypocritical, and he absolutely disliked that hypocritical feeling.

That feeling definitely exists; it absolutely is present within me.

There's even a little bit
The dark thought of hoping he would crash and burn.
But to have this feeling.

Submission and overcoming are two different attitudes.

"I think my thoughts are filthy, so I need to overcome them. If you really do anything to intimidate Xiao Li, I'm afraid I'll use my resources to help you." At this point, Liu Guanglong frankly said that if Jiang Wei really used underhanded tactics, then this time they might be on opposing sides.

"That's what I admire about you."

Jiang Wei openly expressed his appreciation.

Acknowledge the darkness within yourself, but restrain it with morality and thought. If you want to defeat a new generation, do it not through despicable means, but through fair and square evaluation based on viewership ratings and word-of-mouth.
Respecting your opponent is a way of respecting yourself.

This is absolutely undeniable.

Also airing in that time slot was "Blood Mist," which, as a suspense drama, presented a more direct confrontation.

This is excellent; it's a direct battleground. Let's see who has the last laugh in this direct battleground.
We can defeat him head-on.

This proves that a senior is still a senior.

Only a defeat like that would be meaningful.

Now, everything will be revealed in the upcoming television season.
"I can only say that 'Lurking' is an excellent work, extremely excellent. In my opinion, it is far superior to its predecessor, 'Plot Against.' If I had missed it, I would have regretted it so much that I wouldn't have been able to sleep at night."

At this time, there was a small gathering.

At actress Zhu Yuanyuan's birthday party, Yao Chen, who had a few drinks, excitedly talked about her filming experiences.

This is an excellent work, one that can definitely elevate one's status to a higher level.

Here she first thanked Zhu Yuanyuan, because it was Zhu Yuanzhang who gave her this opportunity.

Zhu Yuanyuan simply smiled in response.

My help was purely out of friendship, and not with any sense of expecting anything in return. At least, not much of it.

Of course, it would be helpful if the person involved could remember this kindness.

That would be the best thing ever.

This is an excellent principle.

The feedback Yao Chen is giving now is admirable.

In fact, she had already achieved some success in sitcoms in terms of acting status, but sitcoms are ultimately not as good as dramas, and the status she achieved in sitcoms was far inferior to that in dramas.

Given the same level of talent, who wouldn't want to act in serious dramas? That's an obvious truth.

Serious dramas hold the highest status.

"At the same time, I also want to thank someone, someone who gave me this opportunity. If it weren't for her personal reasons, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to get this role. Thank you, Gao Yuanyuan."

At that moment, in a corner of the venue, Gao Yuanyuan sat alone in her evening gown, offering Yao Chen a polite smile in response.
As an invited 'guest'.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan could clearly hear some whispered laughter around her.

These laughs seemed to be mocking their own foolishness.

Or, as they believe,

Am I just a hopeless romantic?
(End of this chapter)